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Morris Gleitzman grew up in England and came to Australia when he was sixteen. After university he worked for ten years as a screenwriter. Then he had a wonderful experience. He wrote a novel for young people. Now, after 43 books, he’s one of Australia’s most popular authors. He was appointed the Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018–2019.

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Always by Morris Gleitzman

The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now. It’s fifteen years since readers were first introduced to Felix in Once and across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. Now comes the seventh and final part of Felix’s story, bringing to a powerful climax a series that countless young readers around the world will remember – Always.

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Always by Morris Gleitzman | Out September 2021

Buy now: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/always-9780143793243 The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, Now, After, Soon and Maybe. It’s fifteen years since readers were first introduced to Felix in Once and across six celebrated books, our brave young hero has survived many unforgettable and emotional journeys. Now comes the seventh and final part of Felix’s story, bringing to a powerful climax a series that countless young readers around the world will remember – Always. #Always #MorrisGleitzman #TheFelixCollection

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Always by Morris Gleitzman - Pre-Order Now

The much-anticipated final journey in the story of Felix, hero of Morris Gleitzman's multi-award-winning Once, Then, After, Soon, Maybe and Now.

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Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy by Lynley Dodd | Read Aloud by Morris Gleitzman

Famous picture book HAIRY MACLARY FROM DONALDSON'S DAIRY by New Zealand author Dame Lynley Dodd, read aloud by Morris Gleitzman, author of ONCE, BOY OVERBOARD and TOAD RAGE. Find out more: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/hairy-maclary-from-donaldsons-dairy-9780143306153 Hairy Maclary activity pack: https://www.penguin.com.au/activities/2621-hairy-maclary-activity-pack #HairyMaclary #LynleyDodd #MorrisGleitzman

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New. Improved. Short stories.

Morris Gleitzman on the value of the short story.